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We remember Henry James Lawes
We remember Henry James Lawes
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Adelaide Maud Louisa Tanner
Lawes
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1891
1893
sibling
Dorothy Beatrice May Hale
Lawes
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1893
1894
1900
sibling
Jessie Sarah Ellem Rogers
Lawes
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29th September 1900
1906
sibling
Winifred Gertrude Mary Bielby
Lawes
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10th October 1906
1908
sibling
Sybil Ruby Elliott
Lawes
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21st August 1908
1916
employment
Teamster
Katanning, Western Australia
Australia
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25th January 1916
1916
enlistment
Blackboy Hill Western Australia
Australia
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25th January 1916
1917
dates
Age 22
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26th February 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5130
11th Australian Infantry Battalion, 16th Reinforcement
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26th February 1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
France
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26th February 1917
burial
Villers-Bretonneux, Picardie
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry James |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Lawes |
| Source | 8311686 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 5130 | 11th Australian Infantry Battalion, 16th Reinforcement | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Levett | mother | ||
| Henry Lawes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Maud Louisa Tanner nee Lawes | sister | 1891 | |
| Dorothy Beatrice May Hale nee Lawes | sister | 1893 | |
| Jessie Sarah Ellem Rogers nee Lawes | sister | 29th September 1900 | |
| Winifred Gertrude Mary Bielby nee Lawes | sister | 10th October 1906 | |
| Sybil Ruby Elliott nee Lawes | sister | 21st August 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-27 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-27 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Villers-Bretonneux MemorialMemorial site for Private 5130 Henry James Lawes
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Katanning War MemorialMemorial to all the local young men who served & died in WW1 & later in WW2. Katanning, Western Australia place of association for Henry James Lawes
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Kathy30586
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Villers-Bretonneux Memorial | Kathy30586 | |
| Katanning War Memorial | Kathy30586 |
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